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Featured local business - Clubtek

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I was already a regular visitor to Clubtek’s DJ shop when it was in Penge, but now they're even handier in Stanstead Road, just a few doors down from Shannon’s Garden Centre - another old favourite. It’s by no means just for DJs and bands...

Alison Goldfrapp & Idris Elba at the Rivoli

May

2016

Yet more Rivoli Ballroom action. Alison Goldfrapp held her 50th birthday party at the Crofton Park ballroom this week. Not too many photos around of this private event, but seemingly there were plenty of balloons...photo by @misshoney333Brockley Central noticed that the Rivoli also features briefly in the video for Dance Off by Macklemore and Ryan ...

No trash talk, no back walk

May

2016

This is the shortest but coolest Rivoli appearance in history. Ten seconds in. Dance off!

East London Line night time service doubled

May

2016

TfL has doubled the number of East London Line trains running each hour between 10pm and 11.30pm.Services to and from New Cross, Crystal Palace and West Croydon have been increased from a pitiful two trains per hour per route to an acceptable four trains per hour per route.

Not one of those who can easily hide

May

2016

Photo by Rob AgrawalAh, to be able to "wow" people by taking a piss.The News Shopper reports:Pop superstar Elton John wowed patrons at a News Cross pub when he dropped in to relieve himself.Staff at The Rose Pub in New Cross Road confirmed today they played host to the acclaimed singer-songwriter yesterday afternoon.Rob Agrawal was enjoying ...

Fitology Hub opening party, May 22

May

2016

Brockley's new women-only fitness space, Fitology Hub, will be hosting an open day party on May 22nd at their HQ (Unit 5, Brockley Cross Business Centre, 96 Endwell Road). They say:Come join us for an afternoon of Workouts, Prizes, Competitions,Healthy BBQ food & DrinksSunday 22nd May, 3-6pm15:00-15:20 - Free Core Workout 115:20-15:40 - Free Core ...

White Hart gains approval

May

2016

The new owners The White Hart pub (184 New Cross Road) have been given approval to make the alterations needed to complete their renovation. They have listed building consent for:Alterations to the front elevation and the bar, the laying of new floorboards, the re-location of a fireplace, the restoration of original internal features including columns, panelling ...

The Bike Angel returns

May

2016

Nestor, the Brockley Bike Doctor, has returned to Hilly Fields. A velocipedal angel, he offers maintenance and advice workshops every dry Saturday throughout the summer.Nestor offers drop-in sessions up by the tennis courts between 11am and 3pm. The one-to-one "Fix Your Bike" sessions are a chance to learn how to offer your bike TLC and fix ...

Ashby Mews stable conversion planned

May

2016

An application has been submitted to convert the site of a dilapidated stable to the rear of Upper Brockley Road into a live/work studio.The building will be entirely demolished and the stable will be rebuilt with a handsome new extension bolted on as part of a wider redevelopment of the light industrial units in Ashby ...

Celebrity street art in Deptford and Hackney

May

2016

Deptford High Street has some famous visitors' albeit only in 2D representations. Jim Hendrix (I think): Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia meet John Lennon and Yoko Ono: Nothing quite as grand as the Frida Kahlo mural I saw last week by Hackney Wick station:

Rebuild the Peckham Lido

May

2016

Now this is a fundraiser worth supporting: A plan to create a 50 metre, heated swimming pool, outdoor cinema, restaurant, gym and cinema in Peckham Rye Common. A campaign has been launched to raise £66,000 to pay for the first stage of the project, which has already secured permission to use the land.The team behind ...